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Construction of hurricane, storm damage reduction project to begin
The construction for Phase II of the Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project in Port Monmouth is about to be launched. On Oct. 20, Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-Monmouth, Middlesex) joined Col. David A. Caldwell, Commander of the New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bob Martin, Commissioner of the Department of…
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Legislation to cap flood insurance profits unveiled
The Flood Insurance Reimbursement Standards Transparency (FIRST) Cap Profits Act was unveiled by Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-Monmouth, Middlesex) during a press conference that was held in Highlands on Oct. 19. That legislation would require increased oversight and transparency of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and cap…
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Author to speak Nov. 17 at Brookdale
Julie Otsuka, author of the award-winning 2002 novel “When the Emperor Was Divine,” will hold an interactive presentation at Brookdale Community College in Lincroft on Nov. 17. The event is a part of the 2016 Brookdale Read initiative. Otsuka, winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award, the Asian American Literary Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship and a finalist…
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Business brief
Magyar Bank representatives recently provided a $1,500 donation to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey in support of their Students Change Hunger Program, which encourages schools from across New Jersey to collect donations of non-perishable food items for Community Food Bank. The school that collects the most donations through Dec. 12 will win the Governor’s…
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Holiday Tea on Dec. 4 at museum house
The Metlar-Bodine House Museum will hold its annual Holiday Tea from 3-5 p.m. on Dec. 4 at the 1840s-era museum, 1281 River Rd., Piscataway. The menu features tea sandwiches, hot savories, scones with cream and jams, fresh fruit salad, freshly brewed tea and an assortment of desserts. The cost is $30 per person. Reservations are…
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Performance on Oct. 29 in Ocean Grove
A performance of “The Hitman Murder Mysteries: Witches’ Brew” by Jade Greene, will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 29, at The Albatross Hotel, 34 Ocean Pathway, Ocean Grove. The cost is $50 all in (BYOB). Reservations are required by call or text to 732-768-2709. For more information, visit www.thegrangeplayhouse.com or www.albatrosshotel.net.
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Philomusica choir to perform Dec. 3, 4
The Philomusica Concert Choir will present “Celebration and Joy” at 8 p.m. on Dec. 3 and at 4 p.m. on Dec. 4 at Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church, 1740 Route 130, North Brunswick. The program will multiple selections and sing-along caroling at the end. For more information, call 732-993-5400, email [email protected] or visit www.philomusica.org.
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Fundraising and networking event set for Nov. 3
The Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce invites all members and guests to attend the Multi-Association Business After Hours Sponsoring the American Cancer Society, from 5-7 p.m. on Nov. 3. This event will be held by Porta, 911 Kingsley St., Asbury Park. Join the Jersey Shore Chamber of Commerce, Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce and the…
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YMCAs recognize youth Volunteers of the Year
The Raritan Valley YMCA; the YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy (MEWSA); and the Raritan Bay Area YMCA recently honored three volunteers from their respective communities. The youth were recognized for their service and commitment to the community as they all make significant volunteering contributions to programs and people at their local YMCA…
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